The best mattress sales in May 2026: Save big on luxury beds and our favorite mattress for side sleepers
We're expecting some big mattress sales this month so here's our guide to the best deals from Saatva, Helix, Tempur-Pedic and more, chosen by experts
The countdown to the Memorial Day sales is on and if you’re in the market for a new mattress, it’s time to make space on your bed frame. Side sleepers, your deal of the season is already here: save 27% on our top-rated mattress for side sleepers at Helix when you use code TOMS27, reducing a queen to $1,824.
During the Memorial Day period we expect to see deals on nearly all of the best mattresses we’ve tested, including savings on the Saatva Classic, our number one tested bed that’s frequently discounted at Saatva.
The Memorial Day mattress sales are one of the biggest savings events of the year with discounts to rival Black Friday and below we’ve rounded up the best sleep deals to shop today. But more discounts will be dropping regularly, so bookmark this page for all the latest offers on mattresses for every sleep need.
Today's best mattress sales
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- Saatva: save up to $300 on luxury mattresses
- Bear: 35% off our favorite cooling mattress with code TOMS35
- Helix Sleep: 27% off mattresses for all sleep styles with code TOMS27
- DreamCloud Mattress: Up to 60% off luxury hybrids
- Nectar Mattress: up to 50% off + up to 66% off bundles
- Brooklyn Bedding: 25% off sitewide
- Tempur-Pedic: 30% off closeout luxury mattresses
- Siena: Budget mattresses from just $159
Editor's choice: Today's 5 best mattress sales
Topping our guide to the best mattresses for side sleepers, the Helix Midnight Luxe delivers the coziest cushioning at the hips and shoulders. Use code TOMS27 to save 27% on all mattresses in the Helix line-up in a return of the best Helix mattress sale we’ve seen this year. A queen is now $1,824 (was $2,498) and based on previous sales, we doubt a better discount is coming so shop now.
Our Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (7,800+ reviews)
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As well as being one of the best cheap mattresses we’ve tested, the all-foam EGOHOME is a good all-rounder that suits most sleep styles. You’ll find the lowest price at Amazon, where a queen is $299, but head direct to EGOHOME for better benefits. It’s $314.50 for a queen with code REFRESH15 at EGOHOME, down from $699, but you’ll get a 100-night trial (versus no trial at Amazon) for the extra $15.50
Our EGOHOME Black Mattress Review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★★ (100+ reviews)
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Our favorite cooling mattress, the Bear Elite Hybrid is perfect for keeping you comfy as the weather warms up — no more night sweats thanks to a bed that aced our temperature control tests. Use code MEMORIAL35 to save 35% and reduce a queen to $1,484 (or $1,670.50 with all the cooling tech included.) This is a,ong Bear's biggest savings but we’ll be keeping an eye out for a 40% off sale closer to Memorial Day itself.
Our Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½ (4,100+ reviews)
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The Saatva Classic is our number one mattress for all sleepers, delivering exceptional support, full-body pressure relief and a breathable feel that's extra comfortable in summer. Regular Saatva mattress sales knock $300 off, reducing a queen to $1,879 (was $2,179.) But if you spot $400 off, you know you've got a better-than-average saving on your hands.
Our Saatva Classic Mattress review: ★★★★★
User score: ★★★★★ (5,000+ reviews)
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The DreamCloud combines a luxury finish with a mid-range price tag, which is why we rate as the best mattress in a box you can buy. Right now a queen is $649 which is cheaper than usual (it's often $699 in the DreamCloud mattress sales.) We're hoping to see the return of a free bedding bundle closer to Memorial Day but even without this cherry on top, this is an excellent deal on a bed that suits most sleep styles.
Our DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½ (9,200+ reviews)
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Memory Foam mattress deals
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Memory foam mattresses are made of multiple layers of dense cushioning. We often recommend them for aching joints, as the foams 'hug' the body to relieve pressure where you press into the mattress.
All-foam mattresses are also good for bed sharers, eating up movement so your partner's restless night doesn't disturb you. But despite a reputation for softness, memory foam mattresses encompass a range of feels — like the ultra-firm all-foam Plank mattress.
In fact, our expert-tested best memory foam mattresses guide has an all-foam mattress for every sleep style.
A queen size Siena mattress is now only $294 and as it impressed across the board during our Siena Signature Mattress review, we rate it as the best cheap mattress you can buy. It's on the firm side so best suits back and stomach sleepers, while the edge support and motion isolation are top-notch. Plus, you'll get a 10-year warranty and a 180-night trial, which are great benefits for the price bracket.
Our Siena Signature Mattress review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½ (3,000+ reviews)
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In our Bear Original mattress review, we found it comfortable for a variety of sleep styles. It's unexpectedly versatile for such an affordable mattress. Right now, you can use code MEMORIAL35 to save 35% on all sizes, reducing a queen from $998 to $649. But if you aren't in a rush to buy, we're hoping for 40% off before Memorial Day.
Our Bear Original Mattress review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½ (10,000+ reviews)
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Cocoon by Sealy sales used to be so predicatable you could set your watch to them. That's changed in recent months but we have a cheat code — almost literally. Use code COCOON35 to save 35% on this all-foam mattress that delivers fantastic cooling on a mid-range budget. With your code, a queen is just $597 (was $919.)
Our Cocoon by Sealy Chill Mattress review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½
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The dense foam structure of the Nectar Premier creates deep pressure relief for side sleepers and excellent motion isolation to keep couples happy, as we discovered in our review. At $949 for a queen, it delivers the feel of a more expensive bed. Nectar mattress sales rarely change, so you can shop now without missing out on an offer. As always, Nectar includes a 365-night sleep trial plus a forever warranty with your purchase.
Our Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress review: ★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (8,000+ reviews)
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Tempur-Pedic is clearing house ahead of what we're hoping is an impressive Memorial Day sale, meaning you can pick up the indulgent pressure relief of a Tempur-Adapt Mattress at a major discount. In the sale, a queen is now $1,539.30 (from $2,199) and you can save over $1,000 on a split king. Sizes are limited but if you head to Tempur-Pedic's closeout sale, you can find more bargains. However, as final sale beds there's no sleep trial.
Our Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (11,000+ reviews)
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Hybrid mattress deals
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Hybrid mattresses combine body-hugging foams with supportive innerspring layers to bring you the best of both worlds. No mattress is one-size-fits-all but if you're not sure where to start, a medium-firm hybrid mattress is typically a crowd-pleaser.
Spring-based hybrid mattresses have their pros and cons — the bouncier feel can disrupt couples but the open design aids air flow — but our favorite hybrid mattresses offer exceptional support across the board.
During our Helix Dawn mattress review we discovered this bed provides exceptional support, making it one of the best mattresses for stomach sleepers. Using code TOMS27 you can save 27% on all sizes, bringing a queen from $1,478 to $1,079 and you can use that code across the Helix sleep line-up.
Our Helix Dawn Mattress review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½ (1,200+ reviews)
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It's hard to find a good quality hybrid but while the Allswell has its flaws —including weak edge support — but its a reliable choice for a well-used guest room or as a short-term solution for your master bed. Always well priced with a queen typically selling for $314, the current sale knocks a king to just $364 (was $430.)
Our Allswell Mattress review: ★★★★
User score: ★★★★½
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We're in the midst of testing the DreamCloud Ultra Hybrid mattress so here's a smaller spoiler ahead of our review — it's a dream for side sleepers and might give the Helix Midnight Luxe a run for its money, although edge support is a weak spot. A queen is $1,999 but it feels as luxurious as that price tag suggests.
User score: ★★★★ (80+ reviews)
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If you'd like one of the best luxury mattresses but your budget doesn't stretch that far, the CopperFlex Pro Hybrid is an appealing alternative. It looks indulgent and the Eurotop has a cushioned feel that will please side sleepers but at just $999 for a queen in the 25% off sale (was $1,332), it's not too hard on the budget. However, we are hoping 30% off will return for Memorial Day.
Our Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (700+ reviews)
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The best hybrid mattresses are often known for their support features and the Saatva Rx takes that to the next level. It's one of the best mattresses for back pain thanks to its targeted lumbar zones, helping our reviewer with scoliosis rest comfortably. You'll pay a premium price for these features with a queen now $3149 (was $3,449) so you might want to wait for the Memorial Day sales in case of a bigger discount.
Our Saatva RX Mattress review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★★ (440+ reviews)
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Latex mattress deals
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Latex mattresses are becoming increasingly popular, due to their eco-friendly credentials. Latex foams have bouncy, buoyant pressure relief and natural breathability, and although the best organic mattresses can be premium picks, they're also known for their durability.
This is our top-rated organic mattress overall, and now it's 15% off during Avocado's Memorial Day sale. It's crafted of high-quality, sustainably-sourced natural materials (including organic latex, cotton, and wool) which gives it inherent breathability, making the Avocado Green mattress a cooling choice as the weather heats up. You're unlikely to see a better deal than this, which reduces a queen to $2,039 (was $2,399.)
Our Avocado Green Mattress review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (19,000+ reviews)
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The medium-firm feel of the Birch suits most sleep styles, as we discovered in our Birch Natural Mattress review. This is a top pick if you like to change positions in the night, especially as the bouncy feel is responsive and easy to move around, although the downside is some motion transfer There's 27% off after our coupon code, TOMS27, dropping a queen to $1,361 (from $1,865.) You'll get a lifetime warranty and a 100-night trial, too.
Our Birch Mattress review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (2,400+ reviews)
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At just $799 for a queen, the Awara Classic Hybrid is exceptional value for a mattress made with organic latex. In our Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review, we called the Editor's Choice bed an affordable organic mattress with a luxurious feel – the Natural Luxury is a slightly different design, but we expect it to provide the same pressure relief and spinal alignment.
Our Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (1,900+ reviews)
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Made with a mix of organic wool, cotton, and latex, this organic mattress is a great choice for hot sleepers — we praised its cooling during a sweltering Texas summer in our PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Mattress review. All sizes are $1,500 off, so a queen is now $1,949 (from $3,449) and with two firmness levels there's a feel for most sleep styles.
Our PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Mattress review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★★ (4,400+ reviews)
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The all-foam Essentia Stratami Mattress uses latex foams to create full-body support, while the dome-shaped interior enhances airflow — we awarded temperature regulation full marks in our Essentia Stratami Organic Mattress review. Essentia is knocking off 20% off right now, and the discount is applied in the cart, reducing a queen to $3,759 (from $4,699.) Note: there's a return charge of 9% of the initial mattress cost, so make sure this is the bed for you before buying. (It does come with a 120-night trial.)
Our Essentia Stratami Mattress review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★½ (30+ reviews)
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Smart bed deals
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Smart beds and mattresses include high-tech features that enable you to customize the overall comfort of your sleep surface with built-in climate control and adjustable firmness. They also include integrated sleep tracking, so you can ditch the wearables if you wish.
Naturally, the best smart beds don't come cheap, but regular sales can help you save a few hundred dollars.
Sleep Number recently revamped its range, including the launch of the ComfortNext mode. Don't worry, it still features the signature Sleep Number adjustable comfort, allowing you to alter the firmness to suit your needs. With $300 off all sizes a queen is now $2,699 (from $2,999.) Following the relaunch we can't predict what Sleep Number might do for Memorial Day, so there's a good chance this is your best saving.
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You might have noticed the weather is getting warmer and if that has you sweating awake at 3 a.m., the Eight Sleep is the best way to combat night sweats. Using an integrated smart cooling system, you can adjust the temperature yourself or allow the Eight Sleep to do it for you as you sleep. There's $100 off all sizes knocking a queen to $2,899 (was $2,999) but we're hopeful for a bigger discount later in the month. We've yet to try the Pod 5, but you can take a look at our Eight Sleep Pod 4 mattress cover review for an idea of how it works.
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You can save up to 60% on a smart mattress in the Personal Comfort Memorial Day sale, which means a queen A8 has dropped to $1,719.20 (from $4,297.) That's still a premium price but it's highly competitive for a smart mattress with integrated adjustable comfort. One of our testers is currently sleeping on a Personal Comfort Mattress and we'll be bringing you their feedback as soon s possible.
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Kids mattress deals
Helix has made many of our favorite mattresses for adults, so we expect the same impressive sleep comfort to be found in the Helix Kids Mattress. The Helix Kids is naturally hypoallergenic and made with non-toxic materials. The firm side is suggested for little ones aged 3-7, while the softer side is recommended for kids aged 8-12. You can save 27% with code TOMS27, which is likely to be the biggest discount you'll get.
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The Nolah Nurture is a 10-inch organic mattress designed for kids. It features natural Talalay latex and comes wrapped in a GOTS-certified organic cotton cover. The mattress can also be flipped to offer a soft or firmer night's sleep. Nolah is currently running a 35% off sale, which is one of the better discounts from the brand.
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The only savings you'll get on Saatva's kids' mattress is by purchasing a full — it's $300 off after our exclusive discount link. This dual-sided mattress is plush on one side and firm on the other to accommodate the needs of growing kids. And like Saatva's adult mattresses, you'll find the brand's Lumbar Zone quilting here, too. It comes with a one-year trial, a forever warranty, and free in-home delivery.
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Bases and frames deals
In the current sale, Nectar is offering money off bases and foundations (as well as bundle deals, if you want to replace your mattress and bed frame at the same time.) Its basic foundation is made of solid wood and linen, and costs $349 for a queen. It comes with a 60-night trial and a 2-year warranty.
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The DreamCloud Foundation is an inexpensive way to support your mattress — a queen is just $349 — and like the Nectar, it comes with a 2-year warranty and 60-night trial. If you're looking for a total sleep upgrade, the DreamCloud Foundation Bundle offers a foundation, mattress, and bedding at just $998 for a queen (a $100 price drop).
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With an adjustable head and foot, the Ascension Luxe bed frame from Brooklyn Bedding is perfect for taking the pressure of swollen joints or an aching back. A queen is $674.25 with 25% off (reduced from $899) but if we're lucky, a 30% off sale might drop before Memorial Day.
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Mattress sales FAQs
What is the best month to buy a new mattress?
The best month to buy a mattress is typically November, when the Black Friday sales are in full swing and you can expect discounts from nearly all our favorite mattress brands and retailers. December is also a good month to buy a mattress, as the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales often bring discounts at the start of the month.
Black Friday used to be the time of year to get a mattress for less, with discounts to beat all the other deals. However, we've seen that shift, and Black Friday has some competition: Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and even July 4th, which has coincided with July Prime Day sales in recent years.
There's no month in which you won't find a mattress sale (really, there's always one somewhere), but summer does tend to be quiet in terms of deals. But if there's a summer mattress sale worth browsing, our deals experts will have found it, and we'll be tracking it here.
How to get the best mattress deal
To get the best mattress deal for you, the first thing to do is decide what you need from a mattress. Soft cushioning? Firm support? A cooler sleep feel? Deciding the kind of mattress you want before you start shopping prevents you from losing money on a bed that doesn't suit your needs.
When shopping for a good mattress deal, pay attention to the final price, not how big the discount is. There are many mattresses never sold at full price so although that huge saving looks promising, it might be distracting you from a final price you don't want to pay.
If you can, save your shopping for the peak sales days, such as Black Friday, President's Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day. This is when we see the widest scope of discounts, meaning you have plenty of options to choose from.
And don't ignore freebies. Many brands offer a free pillow or bedding with a mattress, saving you another purchase down the line.
Although on the flip-side, sometimes it's better to leave the freebie and opt for a mattress with a bigger percentage sale... particularly if you already have the best pillow for you.
Have a look on third-party sites, particularly if you're shopping for a budget mattress. Retailers such as Amazon and Walmart often have big discounts on cheap beds.
But don't forget the benefits. A sleep trial is important to avoid a costly mistake when buying a bed online and we think it's typically worth paying extra for a bed with a trial over sacrificing the trial for a saving — and getting stuck with a bad mattress.
Mattress deals — tips to remember
- Shop the peak sales: Labor Day, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Memorial Day, and July 4th are generally the best time of the year for mattress deals. Black Friday used to stand out as the top mattress sale day by a long shot but lately Memorial Day has been catching up (and even Presidents' Day and Labor Day sales have been promising.)
- Look out for evergreen sales: Some of our favorite sleep brands — including Nectar and DreamCloud — run sales throughout the year and you rarely risk missing a better price by shopping these deals. In this guide, we've highlighted which sales are evergreen and which are new, wherever possible.
- Know your return policy: Buying a new mattress can be tricky, as everyone's sleep needs are unique. Most online mattress brands offer a sleep trial — time to test the bed at home — with returns for free (or a minimal fee) within this period. Some brands, particularly budget beds and third-party retailers, only offer returns if the mattress is in the original condition. In other words, still rolled up in its box.
- Don't skip the sleep trial: Okay, this is practically the same point as above but the sleep trial is our number one piece of advice when buying a mattress online. A standard trial lasts 100 nights but some brands offer up to a full year — well over the estimated 30 nights it takes to adjust to a bed. With a sleep trial, you can test the bed where it mattress most: in your own bedroom.
- Save with Medicare: If you're in the US and buying a mattress to help with a medical condition such as chronic back pain, you may be eligible for Medicare support. For all the facts you need to know, see our article on what types of mattresses are covered by Medicare.
Finding the best mattress coupons
Like many retailers, mattress manufacturers occasionally offer discounts via coupon codes. Some brands are upfront about their promo codes and list them on their respective websites. Others have the tendency to hide them. Make sure to check out our guide to the best coupons via our guides: Nectar promo codes, Tempur Pedic promo codes, Purple promo codes, Casper promo codes, DreamCloud coupons, and Awara promo codes.
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Claire is a Certified Sleep Science Coach and the Managing Editor of Sleep at Tom's Guide. She oversees our rigorous mattress testing procedures, and our buying guides and mattress rankings. Claire has over 16 years' product review experience and is connected to a wealth of globally renowned sleep experts including mattress designers, neuroscientists, and board-certified sleep doctors. She is also our in-house expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, and Nectar Sleep. Claire is certified to advise people on how to choose a mattress that suits their needs and budget, as well as helping them to create a nighttime routine and bedroom environment that helps them sleep better. Previously, Claire reported on sleep and wellness tech for T3 and TechRadar.
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